If we go by their numbers, Parsis do not amount to more than a minuscule minority in the country. Their total population in India was around 61,000 according to the 2011 census. Unfortunately, the population of Parsis has been steadily decreasing and demographers say that by 2030, they may even cease to be a minority …
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March 24, 2018Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the Parsi community on ‘Navroz’, its new year, and hoped that the year ahead would “further the spirit of happiness and harmony.” “Navroz Mubarak to the Parsi community! May the coming year further the spirit of happiness and harmony. I pray that everyone’s dreams and aspirations are fulfilled,” …
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March 21, 2018Tendulkar wished the ‘zindadil’ (cheerful) community with an overwhelming message.
August 17, 2017The miniscule Parsi community, accounting to about 68,000 worldwide, on Thursday celebrated the Parsi New Year or ‘Navroz’ here with religious fervor, traditional pomp and feasting. The day started with an early morning bath and prayers, purifying the homes by burning incense, and donning traditional outfits specially prepared for the occasion. “Then we had the …
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August 17, 2017